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Okay everyone. The Halloween Challenge was a big deal to me as a newbie. I was banded on Sept. 2 and I am doing very well, partly because of that spreadsheet! So a big thank you to LeighaMason who put together the spreadsheet. I put one together this morning for The Christmas Challenge. I figured that I could basically copy and paste, in doing so, I messed up the Halloween spreadsheet...so my apologies to Zeniada...I had no idea what I was doing and I messed up your line!! I feel terrible!

However, I somehow managed to get a spreadsheet put together...I hope it works. My goal is to another 8 pounds by the Monday after Christmas. Weigh ins will be Mondays, as usual, beginning on the 8th. Here is the link. I hope it works for everyone. If something isn't letting you read or edit, let me know, I may need to change my privacy settings.

Good luck to all who wish to participate.

Amanda

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ak2Ill9eR_EidG1WRTUyU0FXVkNqSXZPcnloVUtvSGc&hl=en&authkey=CJGdlIUD

Okay, apparently I don't know how to post a link. Urg. If someone can help a technology challenge goof get a link up, let me know :frown:

I didn't see the Halloween challenge but signed up for the Christmas challenge. Your link worked just fine.

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I love these things!!!!!!

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I am so excited about this challenge! I FINALLY got to a point with my fill that I can 'feel' it so that is going to help me a lot! Goo Luck Everyone!

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I am in too :eek:

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how fun! I'm in for 8 lbs!:eek:

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Ok guys I'm in...this will be my first challenge and I figure its a good way to stay motivated. I'm hoping to lose 15 pounds by christmas!!!

Sara

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I love a challenge! I am in.

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I'm in with a goal of 14lbs...let's do this!

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Count me in for 12 lbs

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I'm so excited!!!

This is my first challenge like alot of you... And I love the idea of working together as a group. This will be great... :smile2:

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OK - all - this sounds really fun, but I was just banded and need a quick tutorial on challenges.... can someone fill me in?

Thanks,

Soph

Soph! Just weigh yourself every Monday (I like to do it first thing in the morning, right before my shower), and click the link to the spreadsheet. Then fill in your information. It is pretty easy...Since you were just banded, I would set a small goal (I like 8 pounds total-that is 1 pound a week) because you will most likely plateau a little (however, not everyone does :smile2:). Good luck!! Private message me if you need anything!

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In for 8 pounds! Whoo hoo!:smile2:

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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